Free Child Custody Will Template
Child Custody Will
I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be my last will concerning the custody and care of my minor child(ren) in the event of my death.
I. Appointment of Guardian
1.1 I hereby appoint [Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the legal guardian of my minor child(ren):
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[Child's Name], born on [Child's Date of Birth].
1.2 In the event of my death, I request and authorize [Guardian's Full Name] to assume custody of my minor child(ren) and to act as their guardian until they reach the age of majority.
II. Responsibilities of the Guardian
The appointed guardian shall assume the full responsibility to take care, custody, and control of my child/children and to manage any assets given to my child/children by me until they reach the age of majority, or further as deemed necessary under the provisions of this Will.
A. Personal Care and Welfare
The Guardian will be responsible for ensuring the overall wellbeing of my child/children, which includes, but is not limited to:
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Education, including choices regarding schooling and any special educational needs;
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Healthcare decisions, including medical treatments and everyday health needs;
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Psychological and emotional development;
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Moral and ethical upbringing;
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Recreational and social activities.
B. Financial Management
The Guardian shall manage any inheritances, benefits, or assets designated for my child/children prudently until they become of age or as specified in this Will.
III. Backup Guardian
If [Guardian's Full Name] is unable or unwilling to assume guardianship responsibilities, I appoint [Backup Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Backup Guardian's Address], as the alternate guardian.
IV. Additional Instructions
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Family Relationships: It is my express wish that my children maintain regular contact and relationships with their extended family members, including grandparents and cousins, to foster a sense of familial connection.
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Upbringing Preferences: I request that my children be raised in an environment that promotes kindness, compassion, and respect for others' beliefs and cultures. Sarah should ensure they have access to quality education and extracurricular activities that support their overall development.
V. Signature and Witnesses
This Will was signed and declared by [Your Name], the Testator, as his/her last will, in the presence of us, who, in his/her presence and at his/her request, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on this [Date].
Testator
[Your Name]
Witness 1
[Witness 1 Name]
[Witness 1 Address]
Witness 2
[Witness 2 Name]
[Witness 2 Address]
VI. Notary
On this [Date], before me, [Notary's Name], a notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed.
Notary Public: [Notary's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]
